Ontario Invests Additional $3.9 Million to Restore Snowmobile Trails

Investment will reopen 4,500 kilometres of trail system, connecting communities and supporting local economies

BROCKVILLE — To protect Ontario’s snowmobile network and the communities that rely on it, the Ontario government is providing the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) with an additional $3.9 million this season, bringing total support to $4.9 million in 2025–26.

This targeted funding will enable the full reopening of 4,500 kilometres of trails while the government continues to work with the OFSC on a long-term trail strategy.

“I’ve heard from local snowmobile clubs, snowmobilers and the businesses that rely on them about the need to maintain Ontario’s world-class trail network,” said Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes. “I’m proud to have worked with my caucus colleagues and the Ministry of Transportation on today’s announcement to fully reopen thousands of kilometres of trails to protect tourism and keep communities connected this winter.”

“We heard the concerns from riders and the OFSC, and we took action,” said Ric Bresee, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation. “This investment will keep Ontario’s snowmobile trail system safe, reliable, and ready for the season, giving riders and communities the certainty they need to plan with confidence.”

Snowmobiling continues to be one of the province’s most popular winter activities. With over 30,000 kilometres of trails to travel, Ontario has a world-class snowmobile network that attracts visitors from around the world. Reopening these trails is essential to supporting local businesses, protecting tourism revenue, and ensuring riders can safely access Ontario’s trail system.

Ontario’s snowmobile network contributes up to $6 billion of economic activity annually.

QUICK FACTS

Since 2020–21, the Ministry of Transportation has provided $4.5 million in funding to the OFSC through an existing Transfer Payment Agreement.

The OFSC manages the province’s snowmobile trail permit system and coordinates trail operations across hundreds of local volunteer clubs that maintain Ontario’s network.